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 Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:07 pm
Okay..
So I was lookign at the sub forums
and I noticed one for Bert, Quinn, Jepha and Dan..
but where the HELL is Branden????!!
Just because he got kicked out of the band does NOT mean he had no part in it.
Branden was apart of THE USED. When they truly were The Used.
Don't get me wrong, Dan is alright I guess, but you can never replace Branden.
I am soo sick of meeting people that only know their new stuff and are all: lyk3 OMGZ the bird and the worm is the best the used song evvverrrr!!
and Chadam is sooo adorable, and Quinn is lyke, soooooo hottt!!
absolutely disgusts me.
you are no true fan.
Branden was all that they were.
I'm not saying he was better then all of them..
It's just,
after they kicked him out...
they're kinda starting to fall apart.
and anyone who knows how they used to be,
compared to how they are now...
knows what I mean.
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:58 pm
Uhm.
There are so many things that are wrong with your post.
First of all, there is no Branden anymore, sorry, but face it.
Branden was a great guy, and a talented drummer, don't get me wrong, but did you ever stop to think that if Branden wasn't kicked out of the band, The Used would have broken up?
Branden forced them to have an extra tour bus on tour, and though may have been great friends with the Jeph, Quinn, and Bert, couldn't handle their party antics.
Just because there is not Branden subfourm doesn't mean we here are not a true fan.
The Used is still The Used. They will always be The Used.
The way I see it, whatever is best for the band, goes.
At that point, what was best for the band was for Branden to leave.
I know how The Used used to be, and I know how they are now
They still make amazing music, are amazing people, and have an amazing sound.
One member isn't going to change that.
Here's a newsflash honey, you aren't better than anyone here, stop acting like it. :/
Plus, Brandon is ******** drumming in his favorite band right now
I'm pretty ******** sure he's happy with it that way.
Plus, who are you to say whose a fan and who isn't?
What gives you the right to judge people like that?
The way I see it, we're all ******** fans. It doesn't matter if someone only knows songs off Lies for the Liars, or the singles, they like the ******** music, and that's all their is to it.
Quinn is hot, and Chadam is adorable, and Bird and the Worm is a great song.
Are you going to tell me I'm not a ******** fan? Don't even go there. :/
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:47 am
Hey, I didn't say I was better than anyone.
I know I'm faaaarrr from it.
I'm sorry if my post was a little angrier than I intended it to be =P
I just got a little caught up..
And yeah.. the band probably would have broken up,
I'm not saying they're HORRIBLE now, and yeah, Branden probably is happy, but...
..you have to admit, every aspect of them has changed in some way.
and not all of it was for the better.
And Branden was one of the ORIGINAL members. Without Braden, sorry... but there would be no The Used. Just because he's gone doesn't mean he had no part in the band.
Personally, I think they're albums are declining a bit in quality, thats just me, yeah Chadam's sweet, and I LOVE the concept.. but the music..
err, well.. Their older stuff just had so much more meaning, it was timeless.
Maybe that's just a personal preference.. but everyone I know that started listening to The Used way back feels the EXACT same way I do.
And I am really sick of the teenie fans. Truly I am. They can go ahead and listen to the music, but I don't want to hear them gushing about how hottt the band members are and only knowing one song, it's got to piss you off just a LITTLE??
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:43 am
Well from what you're saying it seems you have a problem with the music now, not the line-up, which is fine, just don't blame it on one member leaving.
If Branden was still in the band, they would still probably be changing the way they have, or they would have eventually.
Bands change all the time.
Even if you listen to the self-titled to In Love and Death there is a huge difference. They mature, get older, and their vision changes. It gets to the point where most bands don't want to make the same album over and over.
And yeah, I realize without Branden there would be no Used, but with Branden there would probably be no Used, so it kind of goes both ways.
And no, what pisses me off is when people gush over the band members, and actually don't really enjoy the music, or know it.
If you're someone who only knows Lies for the Liars, and you think Jepha is the hottest man in the world, I really have no problem with you. The way I look at it is, they have something in common with me. They like The Used. Whether it's one song, one album, or the whole lot.
I'd rather talk to people who just kind of like the band, then people who are going to trash talk them for no reason all the time.
Plus, if they like one song, chances are you can sway them into liking others, and more of their music.
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:30 pm
truetrue.
I see where your coming from,
and I understand,
but, I dunno... I kinda disagree.
I really, REALLY miss who they used to be.
I'm not a huge fan of Lies For the Liars compared to their previous albums.
Not saying I don't like it at all though, like I said; the whole Chadam concept is sweet, and the songs are decent.
But even some interviews and stuff I've seen, they just all seem really different..
To me the band will always be: Bert, Jepha, Quinn and Branden.
I don't think I'll ever accept Dan 100%.
Then again, I never have been one for change.
And yes, they can easily be persuaded, but around here.. I dunno.. the people are different. where I live, were kinda.. almost.. territorial about our music in a way =P
I do not like the preppies listening to what I listen to... It seems when they do.. the bands become mainstream, it happened to Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance and The Used.. and coincidently, when they started listening to it.. the bands release a more poppy-radio friendly album.
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:39 pm
Personally, I believe they are the same people they used to be. I don't think they've really changed much as people.
Honestly, I like Dan more than I like Branden.
Branden seemed so out of place, not to say I dislike him or anything, I just think Dan meshes more with the rest of the guys.
And thats fine if you believe it will always be Bert, Quinn, Jepha, and Branden, I'm sure you're not alone.
I don't believe any music is limited to any type of person.
You can be the preppiest girl in the world and still love The Used.
I have a friend who is a cheerleader, very popular, shops at all those stores like American Eagle, pays $70 to get her hair done, and gets anything she wants. She's pretty damn preppy, but she loves The Used, and I'm okay with that.
I don't think becoming mainstream has anything to do with it.
Those three bands became mainstream because they're great bands.
That's like saying bands like The Beatles Motley Crue and Guns N Roses blow because everyone knows who they are, and saying they pretty much sold out because of their success.
TBS was always poppy and radio-friendly, and to me, The Used was more poppy/radio-friendly with their self-titled then with Lies.
My Chem made The Black Parade because it's an album they've always wanted to make. Their next album is going to be more like Revenge. The Black Parade is dead, if you will. And My Chem didn't really make it until they made Revenge, so they didn't make it for fame.
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:57 am
I don't think they have changed at all
They are all still ******** crazy and love able in their own way
In fact
I think they have made improvements, now that Branden gone it's much more comfortable for them
They aren't walking on glass anymore
I think that going with Dan was a good choice, he gets along with them great
It's not like he's some random guy they didn't know
He's been one of Quinn's best friends for a while
And not to mention he's ******** talented as hell
Say what you want, think what you want
You have every right to
But when it comes down to it what Syn said was true
If Branden stayed as their drummer The Used would no longer be
Plus, I'm sure he's much happier in Rancid
Not only is it his favorite band but they share the same beliefs he does
It's the best for all of them
When it comes down to it that's what matters
My Chemical Romance became more poppy and radio friendly with The Black Parade?
I'm sorry
I don't think so at all, in fact I think it's the opposite
They did something that was totally different and odd, something that I don't think has really been done before
It's something that I think they could have no idea if it would do well or not
They took a chance with it
The fact is bands become mainstream because they are good, not because they are sell outs
I ******** hate people who stop liking bands because they became well known
If you want to listen to bands that will never been known go find some shitty high school band that has no talent
If a band is talented, creative, and putting everything they have into they are going to make it
That doesn't make them sell outs
I feel the same way about The Used as I do My Chemical Romance
With Lies For The Liars they were taking a chance
Their fans are use to their "screamo" type music and that's what they expected
Instead of giving everyone what they thought they would be going they did something different, even though it could make them crash and burn
I think that Lies For The Liars is an amazing CD
I think it's a lot harder then their other CD's but it still has the same feel
And all the songs are still personal and able to relate to
Think what you will, you're going to anyway, but don't be ******** labeling people here or dissing on the band that you say you love
If you really think that any of them could "sell out" I don't see how you can be a fan of the music
It really baffles me
And why we don't have a sub forum for Branden is because it costs money
This is a new guild, we had to pick and choose
When it comes down to it, Branden is no longer a part of The Used
I'm sure in time he will have one
Also
You talk about how he was an original member of The Used and blah balh blah
Well, how can you think so highly of him when he left the band that he started?
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:50 pm
I never said what Syn said was wrong.
I fully respect peoples opinions, because they have EVERY right to believe in what they choose to believe.
Both of you have made very good arguments, and I respect that.
I admit, I shouldn't have been so quick to judge a few things, and I apologize.
But in my opinion, I think The Used have changed.
I think Branden is a better drummer then Dan.
And I personally think that The Used's older music has a LOT more meaning behind it than Lies For the Liars, and that I can relate to the older stuff a lot more.
Yes, I know Branden leaving had to happen..
I'm the kind of person who rejects change.
..and actually, when I was talking to Wade from Alexisonfire awhile ago after a show they played here, we got talking about The Used. and his opinion: He doesn't think the band is going to last at all.
Which kinda broke my heart a little.
I don't stop liking bands just because they become popular.
It just usually happens that I don't particularly care for the CD in which broke into the mainstream, that's all.
I also never claimed that The Used were sellouts.
and I never said I stopped liking The Used
I still love them, they are, and forever will be my favourite band.
I just prefer their first CD.
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:07 pm
I think Lies has just as much meaning, just different kind of meaning.
I think they are focused on writing about different things then they have in the past.
I personally think The Used will last, because they are just best friends, and I think they know that if they aren't making music, what else could they be doing? I think they'll keep pushing forward as long as they have to, and I wouldn't think too hard on them breaking up.
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:18 pm
You might be able to relate more to the older ones, but Lies For The Liars has tons of ******** meaning
In fact part of the reason they came up with Chadam was to take people's attention away from all the meaning in the CD because it was so personal
Who knows, maybe you just understand it
You can't get the meanings in the songs
The Used won't be breaking up anytime soon
What else could you see those guys doing?
They are ******** out of their minds and crazy, so there is always going to be issues and they are always pushing themselves to strive for bigger and better things so at times it may seem like they might fall apart, but in fact it just makes them stronger
There's no point in worrying about such things
Plus, as far as I know they are doing great
They are hanging out, going bowling, have even written a few new songs they are hella interested in showing everyone
I'm glad you apologize for judging
Cause I'll tell you what
You're lucky Syn saw your post before I did
I would have ******** tore you a new one
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:46 pm
I think we can all end in agreement;
that this whole thing is just a matter of opinion.
and personal preferences/beliefs.
I find I can relate to the self titled album more.
the feelings, music, lyrics and general... rawness of it pretty much define my life.
But that is moi.
different people relate to different things.
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